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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.97, 3,626.06 and 1,430.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.97, 3,626.06 and 1,430.60 is: 2,146.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.97 : 3,626.06 = 1,430.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.97/3,626.06 = 1,430.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.97x = 3,626.06 × 1,430.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.97x = 5,187,416.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,187,416.15/2,416.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,146.25

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